Love your skin, wear sunscreen!

MANILA, Philippines - Summer is at its height so you shouldn’t stop using sun protection. The sun’s rays are strong in places closer to the equator, our tropical country included. The ozone is naturally thinner in the tropics, so there is less ozone to absorb harmful UV rays before they hit the Earth’s surface. Rain or shine, UV rays are present, seeping through the clouds, reflecting off pavements, vehicles, even water — they are deceptively high where you least expect them. This is why you need sunscreen everywhere, all day, all-year round.

The power of SPF 50

If you are one of those people who dislike sunscreen, mainly because a lot of other products feel greasy and leave a whitish film on the skin, you’re going to love Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50. A product from the trusted skin care brand, Obagi Medical, it combines high UVB absorption and dynamic UVA blockage with zinc oxide and octinoxate. It’s also paraben-free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and comes in a sheer, matte finish that makes it ideal for all skin types.

Not only does the product protect you with a higher SPF, it is also a potent anti-aging product that shields your skin from other problems caused by sun exposure. Skin that is constantly exposed to harmful UV rays appears sullen, leathery and uneven in tone. Wrinkles and sagging can also occur eventually. The good news is, sun damage is avoidable. With Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50, you can enjoy the outdoors and still be effectively protected.

Make it a habit

Your dermatologist nags you about putting on sunscreen every day, and for good reason! Oftentimes though, finding the right sunscreen can be a tedious, sometimes expensive process of trial and error. With so many products, how do you choose? Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50, which is developed by the experts at Obagi Medical, is a tried-and-tested formulation recommended by dermatologists all over the world. A leader in medical-grade skin care, Obagi products have been formulated based on years of scientific research for the treatment of various skin conditions on different skin types, including Asian skin.

Proven to not only address existing skin problems, but prevent new ones from coming up and promoting healthier skin in the future, it has earned a loyal following of Obagi users over the 11 years that it has been available in the country — satisfied patients now happily living with clear, glowing and healthy skin. These investors are only a fraction of Obagi users all over the world. The latest product from Obagi, the Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50, is another physician-dispensed must-have for healthy skin.

To date, there are over 760 Obagi-affiliated physicians, surgeons, dermatologists and skin care experts across the country. House of Obagi can refer its walk-in customers to these doctors for continuing consultation. After over a decade of providing expert skin care to Filipinos, Obagi Medical continues to be the same brand that men and women have grown to trust, while still developing new products and formulations to effectively and safely address various skin issues.

(HOO has branches at Greenbelt 5, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, Landmark, Annex 3 of SM City Pampanga, SM City North EDSA, Robinsons Place Manila and soon to open at Festival Supermall in Alabang . For more information on Obagi, call 81-OBAGI (62244) or visit www.houseofobagi.com)